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PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Maya Bay closed indefinitely! Ban on immigration ’tips’? One dead in ’Phoenix’ raising || Oct. 2
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Maya Bay closed indefinitely! Ban on immigration ’tips’? One dead in ’Phoenix’ raising || Oct. 2
PHUKET XTRA - October 2 Maya Bay closed INDEFINITELY |:| 1 dead in ’Phoenix’ salvage |:| Ban on ’tops’ to immigration officers |:| missing tourist found |:| Landslide, flooding on road Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Bangkok officials declare Maya Bay a tourist no-go zone
Bangkok officials declare Maya Bay a tourist no-go zone
PHUKET: Officials from the Department of National Parks (DNP) in Bangkok have declared Maya bay, including Loh Samah Bay, a tourist no-go zone until the marine environment improves to their satisfaction.
Daily seafood at Sala Bua beachfront restaurant
Daily seafood at Sala Bua beachfront restaurant
Spoil yourself with seafood set from noon – 10 pm. every day! Come and crack open some crab legs grilled mussels, peel some prawns, rock lobsters, sip some spicy tom yam soup and toast to your perfect night at this beachfront restaurant in Patong overlooking the sea(sunset) views. Start from THB 450.
Landslide, flooding block Patong – Kamala road
Landslide, flooding block Patong – Kamala road
PHUKET: Motorists are advised to avoid using route 4233 (the Patong – Kamala road) following a landslide and flooding this morning (Oct 2).
One dead in ‘Phoenix’ salvage operation
One dead in ‘Phoenix’ salvage operation
PHUKET: It has been confirmed today that one person died on Saturday during the operation to salvage the ‘Phoenix’ tour boat which sank on July 5 killing 47 Chinese tourists.
British tourist reported missing a Phuket’s Promthep Cape found safe
British tourist reported missing a Phuket’s Promthep Cape found safe
PHUKET: A British tourist who was reported missing after getting separated from his friends at Promthep Cape yesterday was found safe and well 40 minutes after the report was filed.
How to Love October: ‘Feastival of Indulgence’ at The Boathouse
How to Love October: ‘Feastival of Indulgence’ at The Boathouse
It’s 7am on a dark, drizzling London morn. I scurry, beetle-like, head bowed, through the traffic to the tube station. Jammed into the narrow confines of the hurtling cylinder on the Piccadilly Line my bleary eye catches sight of an advertisement.
Chinese choose other options for Golden Week
Chinese choose other options for Golden Week
NATIONWIDE: Thailand is expected to lose some 50,000 Chinese tourists during China’s Golden Week period as a result of incidents that happened over the past three months.
New Phuket Governor ready to serve the people
New Phuket Governor ready to serve the people
PHUKET: The new Governor of Phuket who arrived from Phitsanulok province yesterday has promised that he is ready to serve he people of Phuket and will try his best to solve the island’s complicated problems.
Phuket PEA announces Wichit and Patong electricity shut-offs
Phuket PEA announces Wichit and Patong electricity shut-offs
PHUKET: The Provincial Electrical Authority (PEA) Phuket office has announced scheduled blackouts in Wichit from 9am to 4:30pm tomorrow (Oct 3) and in Patong from 9am to 5pm on Thursday (Oct 4).
Cops arrest four fugitive Chinese fraud suspects
Cops arrest four fugitive Chinese fraud suspects
BANGKOK: Four Chinese nationals, who allegedly defrauded fellow Chinese of 5.4 billion yuan (about B27bn) before fleeing to Thailand, have been arrested by the Immigration Bureau (IB).
It’s a wrap! Soi Dog Foundation’s ’Snap for Stray’ exhibition
It’s a wrap! Soi Dog Foundation’s ’Snap for Stray’ exhibition
Snap for Strays photo exhibition has come to an end, following its photo contest earlier in August. The Snap for Strays project has been organized by Soi Dog Foundation and aims to make a change to people’s attitude towards street dogs, showing that these furry pals can be beautiful, lovable, smart and playful while also helping the dogs at the foundation to find their forever homes. The photos exhibited come from the 40 contestants who all tell the stories of the dogs they chose as models in a lovely, different way.
Central Phuket’s burnt out attraction area out of bounds for 30 days
Central Phuket’s burnt out attraction area out of bounds for 30 days
PHUKET: It has been confirmed today that the burnt out area where the ‘Tribhum’ attraction stood at Central Phuket Floresta will be closed to all for 30 days from tomorrow while safety inspections are carried out.
New Phuket Governor in profile
New Phuket Governor in profile
PHUKET: He arrived on the island this morning to take up the position of the highest ranking government official on the island.
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Central on fire! Toy car drug bust? Double drowning deaths! || Oct. 1
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Central on fire! Toy car drug bust? Double drowning deaths! || Oct. 1
Welding sparks cause Central Phuket fire! |:| Phuket beach drowning deaths DOUBLE |:| Toy car drug bust |:| Electric shock after Phuket bus crash |:| PM apologises after guard hits tourist Hosted by: JP Mestanza || #Phuket
Three-way battle at top of Patong Pool League after week 19
Three-way battle at top of Patong Pool League after week 19
POOL: The nineteenth round of the Patong Pool League (PPL) sponsored by Thailand Pool Tables, Genius 2 Garden and Restaurant and Tualek Whisky, was played last Thursday (Sept 27) with three points now separating the league leaders Caddy Shack and two chasing teams, Kwans Birdie Team and Natalie bar.
How to make money with Forex trading
How to make money with Forex trading
What is Forex market? Foreign Exchange Market (Forex) is about exchanging one currency to another. Over time, people have learned to earn on a difference in exchange rates and such speculation has become a great source of income for many traders. After all, exchange rates are very unstable that makes a purchase and sale of currency a really profitable business for so many people. The currency pairs are the instruments used to conduct the trading process. (e.g. GBP/USD, EUR/USD, USD/JPY, etc) To become a trader, you need a willing to start and to open an account with a reliable broker. JustForex company is one of the trustworthy world leaders offering different types of accounts with beneficial conditions. Types of accounts. Which one to choose? There are several types of Forex accounts and depending on the conditions, you can choose the most appropriate one for you. If you have never traded on the Forex market, the most suitable option for you as a newbie is opening a Demo account. This account is absolutely free, as you use virtual money. It is created for you to practice trading and train your skills. Cent is also a kind of a training accounts, but trading is performed with real money. The difference is that the sum is much lower (it can be $10-15) than on a Standard account and the balance is displayed in cents for greater solidity. Standard account is one of the most popular among traders and usually the minimum deposit sum is $100. What to take into consideration while trading on Forex? A very important skill for a Forex trader is an ability to analyze what is happening on the market. There are 2 types of analysis for this: Everyday market overview - you monitor the market for key events that can affect the rate and take into account this information to apply necessary changes into your trading strategy. Technical analysis - you analyze what happened in the past, because the Forex market has a certain cyclicality. There is a great chance that history will repeat, so you will be able to predict the future changes to get a profit. A trustworthy broker is a key to success Most brokers are interested in your ability to make money from Forex trading. But you need to choose a trustworthy brokerage company to start your journey to the world of currency exchange. One of the world leaders on the Forex market is JustForex broker. The company has been working since 2012 and is trusted by millions of users from 197 countries. Start trading with JustForex is very simple. All you need is to open an account on its official website. Once you have registered, you can download the trading platform Metatrader 4 for free and try to trade. If you open Mini or Cent account with JustForex, there is no minimal deposit. So you can start with any sum you have and make a profit of it. Thus, Forex trading can be both your main source of income as well as an additional one.
Short circuit to blame for Indian restaurant fire, say Phuket Police
Short circuit to blame for Indian restaurant fire, say Phuket Police
PHUKET: It is believed that an electrical short circuit was to blame for a fire which broke out at an Indian restaurant in Patong this morning.
300 join ‘We Love Andaman’ clean-up in Phuket
300 join ‘We Love Andaman’ clean-up in Phuket
Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sport (MoTS) Santi Pawai came to Phuket to preside over the opening ceremony of the event, which was also attended by Director of Phuket Provincial Office of Tourism and Sports Sirawee Waloh, Rawai Mayor Aroon Soros, and representatives from local government agencies, the private and public sectors, the Phuket dive community and volunteers. Mayor Aroon said that due to the number of beautiful marine and dive sites in the Andaman region it is an interesting place for tourists from around the world to visit, a number that increases year-on-year. “Every year from May to October the region is hit by heavy wind and rain from the southwesterly monsoons. However, this is a time when the marine environment can recover. “It is also a time when rubbish becomes more noticeable in the sea and on the beaches. In view of this, we are today holding this activity to clear as much rubbish from the sea and the beaches in time for the arrival of the coming high season,” Mayor Aroon said. “Also, this program follows the government policy issued by Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha which urges local government offices to speed up creating a quality environment for the people,” he added. Mayor Aroon went on to say that the objective of yesterday’s event was to reduce waste in Chalong and Rawai, at Yanui and Rawai beaches, Coral Island, Koh Racha Noi and five dive sites including Phi Phi Island, Shark Point, Koh Racha Yai and Koh Mai Thon.
Mass burials to begin as Indonesia toll tops 800
Mass burials to begin as Indonesia toll tops 800
INDONESIA: Mass graves were being readied today (Oct 1) for hundreds of victims of an Indonesian quake-tsunami as authorities battled to stave off disease and reach desperate people still trapped under shattered buildings.